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The Paramount Theater Arts Education Program Sponsored in part by the Ralph & Mary Fischer Bell Foundation

Believing that a passion for the performing arts begins at an early age, The Paramount is committed to presenting the finest arts education programming through ArtsReach performances for area school children and InterACT master classes, workshops, open rehearsals, and discussions for people of all ages. As a result of the generosity of our patrons and the greater community, The Paramount is able to make these programs accessible to ALL in Central Virginia and beyond by offering them at a reduced cost or free of charge.

CLICK HERE for The Paramount Theater Arts Education Program Mission Statement, Values, and Goals.

CLICK HERE for the 2007-08 Arts Education Brochure.

ArtsReach

educational performances

CLICK HERE for the 2007-08 Arts Education Ticket Order form.

Schooltime shows give our youngest audience members opportunities to experience the performing arts! Tickets are $5 (whether for students, teachers, or chaperones). Grade level designations are meant as guidelines only. Advance reservation is required.

Aquila Theatre Company: Julius Caesar
Tuesday October 2, 2007 • 10:30 AM (Grades 9-12)
SOLS: English 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.5-10.6, 11.5-11.6, 12.3, 12.5-12.6, WHI.6, TI.10-TI.11, TI.6-TI.8, TI.12, TI.16



Mad River Theater Works: John Henry
Monday October 22, 2007 • 10:30 AM (Grades 4-6)
SOLS: VS.8, USII-USII.3, USII.5

Enchantment Theatre Company: The Velveteen Rabbit
Tuesday November 27, 2007 • 10:30 AM (Grades PreK-5)
SOLS: English K.1, K.8, 1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 2.7, 2.8, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 5.4, 5.5

Turtle Island Quartet: The Art of the Groove
Tuesday December 4, 2007 • 10:30 AM (Grades 5-12)                     SOLS: Music K.4, K.8, 1.17, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 5.11, MS.4              

Philadanco: The Rosa Parks Story
Thursday March 27, 2008 • 10:30 AM (Grades 3-8)
New date!     
SOLS: H/SS 3.10-3.12, VS.9, USII.3, USII.9, VUS.12, DM.12, DM.14-DM.21                                                                                               

A Kennedy Center Production: Katie Couric's The Brand New Kid
Tuesday March 11, 2008 • 10:30 AM (Grades PreK-5)
SOLS: English K.1, K.8, 1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 2.7, 2.8, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 5.4, 5.5, Health K.5-K.6, 1.4, 1.6, 2.5, 4.2, 5.1


The Step Crew
Tuesday April 1, 2008 • 10:30 AM (Grades 6-12)
SOLS: DM.12-DM.21, DII.11, DII.19

Intramusic Theatricals: A Year With Frog and Toad
Friday April 25, 2008 • 10:30 AM (Grades PreK-5)
SOLS: English K.1, K.9, 1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 2.7, 2.8, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 5.4, 5.5


Beethoven's Wig
Friday May 16, 2008 • 10:30 AM (Grades PreK-5)
SOLS: Music K.4, K.8, 1.17, 2.6-2.9, 5.11, MS.4

InterAct

CLICK HERE for the 2007-08 Arts Education Ticket Order form.

master classes & workshops

Are you an actor, dancer, or comedian? Here is your chance to work with professionals visiting The Paramount to hone your skills. These opportunities are only offered periodically throughout the season, so make your reservation now! While open to the public, classes may demand a certain skill level, and space is limited. All classes are held at The Paramount unless indicated otherwise. Advance registration is required. The ArtsReach and InterACT Reservation and Registration Information for the 2007-08 Season will be available for download soon. Please check back for updates.

North Carolina Dance Theatre
dance master class with Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 • 7 PM
CANCELLED
at Balletschool (2409 Ivy Rd., Charlottesville)

The Second City Touring Company
improv workshop
(Adults 21 and over)
Sunday December 2, 2007 • 2 PM
$35/person


Turtle Island Quartet
strings master class
(Grades 7-12; Skill level requirement)
Monday December 3, 2007 • 7 PM
$35/person


Phildanco Dance Company
dance master class
(Open to all ages and skill levels)
Wednesday January 16, 2008 • 7 PM
$30/person
at Balletschool (2409 Ivy Rd., Charlottesville)

Montana Repertory Theatre
acting workshop
(Open to all ages and skill levels)
Thursday April 3, 2008 • 10:30 AM
$25/person

Martha Graham Dance Company
dance master class
Monday, May 19, 2008 • 7 PM
$20/person
at Balletschool (2409 Ivy Rd., Charlottesville)

open rehearsal

Available at no cost to the general public, this event will let the audience see members of a professional orchestra rehearse before their public performance later that evening -- in many respects as fascinating and special as viewing the actual performance!

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Thursday February 7, 2008 • 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

pre/post performance discussions

Patrons get the inside scoop on Paramount performances through this series of fascinating talks. Company members associated with the production will give insight into the world of the arts, and take questions from the audience. Pre-Performance Discussions are typically held in the balcony lounge, and Post-Performance Discussions usually take place in the auditorium. Admission is free to ticket holders of the associated performance.

North Carolina Dance Theater with Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Wednesday September 26, 2007 • 7 PM

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Thursday February 7, 2008 • 6:30 PM

Education event on-sale dates

Complete registration information for all the educational events above is now online! 

CLICK HERE for the 2007-08 Arts Education Ticket Order form.

All education programs are on sale now. 

ArtsReach Study Guides

Preperatory materials for selected ArtsReach educational performances are now available online!

Click below to download information pertaining to performances during the 2007-08 Season .  You will need Adobe Reader to view these files.

Julius Caesar Synopsis

Mad River Theater Works: John Henry Teacher Study Guide

The Velveteen Rabbit Teacher Study Guide

Turtle Island Quartet Biography

Philadanco: The Rosa Parks Story Teacher Study Guide

Katie Couric's The Brand New Kid Teacher Study Guide

A Year with Frog and Toad Teacher Study Guide

Getting Ready for Your Visit

Below are two documents to help you prepare for your physical visit to the theater:

Things to Know for Your Day at The Paramount Theater   (PDF,160 KB)
This document provides directions to The Paramount, as well as bus stop information and places to eat. 

Bus Parking Map for Paramount Theater Educational Performances (PDF, 76 KB)
This map shows available bus parking at Burley Middle School.

If you have further questions, please contact The Paramount at 434.979.1922 ext. 100 or education@theparamount.net.

All education programs and events are subject to change.